Diane Lane's Changing Looks

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Apr 14, 2005 @ 2:55 pm

1979

The 14-year-old star of A Little Romance wore her locks loose and natural.

Ron Galella/WireImage

1984

It was a world-weary 19-year-old who starred alongside Richard Gere in The Cotton Club. The curly-haired teen spoke to People of "having people run around to dress you, keep your nose powdered every minute of the day, and ask questions like, 'Do you want some coffee now, Miss Lane?' It sounds glamorous, but it's not."

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1987

After a deliberate three-year career hiatus, Lane returned to the big screen as an adult beauty in The Big Town.

Rangefinder

1989

Lane sported blown-out blond layers and was nominated for an Emmy for her role in Lonesome Dove.

Lane rocked retro waves and took on the role of Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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1999

Makeup artist D. Garen Tolkin gave the A Walk on the Moon star a fresh look by layering Shiseido cream foundation over Clinique gel blush: "The foundation is incredibly sheer, and putting the blush on first gives her skin a natural glow.

Lane went for major volume with her teased locks and added tangerine blush and gloss. Along with starring in Under the Tuscan Sun, she was nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her performance in Unfaithful.

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2004

The newly-engaged Must Love Dogs lead wore a sleek side-part to present at the Academy Awards.

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2006

Perhaps inspired by her '50s-era role in Hollywoodland, Lane worked a sculpted updo.

Steve Granitz/WireImage

2007

"I've always wanted to cut my hair short and no one would ever let me," the actress said on the Today show before going for the big chop in honor of Pantene's Beautiful Lengths campaign. "It's so fun and liberating," she said of hairstylist Danilo's handiwork.

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

2008

Arriving on the arm of husband Josh Brolin, the Nights in Rodanthe beauty set off an understated makeup look with stylized tendrils.

Dan MacMedan/WireImage

2010

She went for pure Hollywood glam at the Cannes Film Festival. The Secretariat actress added lush lashes to flushed cheeks and apricot gloss.

Eric Ryan/Getty Images

2011

Shades of pink brought out Lane's natural beauty at the Cinema Verite premiere.

Todd Williamson/WireImage

2012

For the premiere of Guilt Trip, Lane combined a bumped-up hairstyle with deep terracotta lips.

Dee Cercone/Everett Collection

2013

The actress wore her hair in soft waves for the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.

Jason Merritt/Getty Images

2014

Lane styled her highlighted hair in loose curls at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute.

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

2015

The actress showed off a new lob at The Women's Media Center 2015 awards, styling the cut in her signature curls.

Andrew Toth/FilmMagic

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1 of 19Ron Galella/WireImage

1979

The 14-year-old star of A Little Romance wore her locks loose and natural.

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2 of 19David McGough/Getty Images

1984

It was a world-weary 19-year-old who starred alongside Richard Gere in The Cotton Club. The curly-haired teen spoke to People of "having people run around to dress you, keep your nose powdered every minute of the day, and ask questions like, 'Do you want some coffee now, Miss Lane?' It sounds glamorous, but it's not."

3 of 19Rangefinder

1987

After a deliberate three-year career hiatus, Lane returned to the big screen as an adult beauty in The Big Town.

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4 of 19Michael Grecco/Getty Images

1989

Lane sported blown-out blond layers and was nominated for an Emmy for her role in Lonesome Dove.

1992

1995

Lane rocked retro waves and took on the role of Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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7 of 19Tom Rodriguez/Globe

1999

Makeup artist D. Garen Tolkin gave the A Walk on the Moon star a fresh look by layering Shiseido cream foundation over Clinique gel blush: "The foundation is incredibly sheer, and putting the blush on first gives her skin a natural glow.

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8 of 19Jim Spellman/WireImage

2002

2003

Lane went for major volume with her teased locks and added tangerine blush and gloss. Along with starring in Under the Tuscan Sun, she was nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her performance in Unfaithful.

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10 of 19SGranitz/WireImage

2004

The newly-engaged Must Love Dogs lead wore a sleek side-part to present at the Academy Awards.

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11 of 19Steve Granitz/WireImage

2006

Perhaps inspired by her '50s-era role in Hollywoodland, Lane worked a sculpted updo.

Advertisement

12 of 19Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

2007

"I've always wanted to cut my hair short and no one would ever let me," the actress said on the Today show before going for the big chop in honor of Pantene's Beautiful Lengths campaign. "It's so fun and liberating," she said of hairstylist Danilo's handiwork.

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13 of 19Dan MacMedan/WireImage

2008

Arriving on the arm of husband Josh Brolin, the Nights in Rodanthe beauty set off an understated makeup look with stylized tendrils.

Advertisement

14 of 19Eric Ryan/Getty Images

2010

She went for pure Hollywood glam at the Cannes Film Festival. The Secretariat actress added lush lashes to flushed cheeks and apricot gloss.

Advertisement

15 of 19Todd Williamson/WireImage

2011

Shades of pink brought out Lane's natural beauty at the Cinema Verite premiere.

Advertisement

16 of 19Dee Cercone/Everett Collection

2012

For the premiere of Guilt Trip, Lane combined a bumped-up hairstyle with deep terracotta lips.

Advertisement

17 of 19Jason Merritt/Getty Images

2013

The actress wore her hair in soft waves for the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.

Advertisement

18 of 19Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

2014

Lane styled her highlighted hair in loose curls at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute.

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19 of 19Andrew Toth/FilmMagic

2015

The actress showed off a new lob at The Women's Media Center 2015 awards, styling the cut in her signature curls.

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